Finding the Third Proportional to 199,764 and 429,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,764 and 429,174 is: 922,039.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,764 : 429,174 = 429,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,764/429,174 = 429,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,764x = 429,174 × 429,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,764x = 184,190,322,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,190,322,276/199,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922,039.62
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